Celtic's transfer machine is revving up a gear, with the Hoops understood to have made initial overtures towards Scottish striker Kieron Bowie – the in-demand 23-year-old who has been lighting it up for Italian outfit Hellas Verona, despite their relegation from Serie A.
This could be a dream return for Bowie, who cut his teeth in Scotland with Hibernian and now faces a fresh challenge back north of the border. With his experience on the international stage and a string of impressive performances in Italy, he's got all the makings of a top-class forward – and Celtic are clearly keen to snap him up.
The nature of their interest is still very much at the preliminary stage, but it's clear the Hoops want to strengthen their squad ahead of what promises to be another gruelling season. With domestic and European competition on the horizon, Brendan Rodgers' men will need all hands on deck – and a talented young striker like Bowie could just be the ace they're looking for.
It's not just Celtic who are showing an interest in Bowie, either – his profile as a dynamic Scottish forward with top-flight experience has caught the eye of several other clubs. But with his international ambitions still on the rise, it's hard to see him turning down a move to one of Scotland's biggest and most glamorous clubs.
Meanwhile, the transfer merry-go-round is spinning out of control in Scottish football – with Celtic monitoring Astana midfielder Ivan Basic, Dundee United closing in on Northern Ireland defender Michael Forbes, and Hearts set for a busy summer. And Hibernian? They're prioritising signings that will give them a much-needed boost up front.